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International Business Times UK
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Crisnel Longino

EXPLAINED: Lapd shoots dog dead after false 911 caller mistakes womans knicks celebration for distress | Rare Historical Photos

A neighbour's emergency call over what turned out to be joyful celebrations led officers to a Canoga Park home, where a family dog named Jameson was shot dead, sparking public outrage and demands for accountability (stock photo) (Credit: Kenny Eliason/Unsplash)

A night that should have been filled with celebration ended in heartbreak after a false 911 call brought Los Angeles police to a family's doorstep, where officers fatally shot a beloved dog named Jameson.

The two-year-old dog was killed moments after police responded to reports of a screaming woman in Canoga Park, only to discover the noise came from a family celebrating the New York Knicks' long-awaited NBA championship victory.

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